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24/7 pediatric radiology attending coverage: times are changing
James S Donaldson1, Kiran H Thakrar2
1Department of Medical Imaging, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, 2300 Children's Plaza, Box 9, Chicago, IL, 60614, USA. jdonaldson@luriechildrens.org.
Pediatric Radiology
|May 25, 2017
Summary
Pediatric radiologists now offer 24/7 in-house coverage, extending beyond traditional hours. This ensures continuous expert imaging support for critical pediatric patient care decisions.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Radiology
- Medical Imaging
- Healthcare Administration
Background:
- Pediatric radiology services have expanded beyond standard 9-to-5 schedules.
- Evening shifts are common to manage increased imaging demands.
- Growing reliance on imaging necessitates extended coverage.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the need and justification for extending pediatric radiology coverage.
- To describe the implementation of 24/7 in-house attending coverage.
- To address the evolving demands in pediatric imaging.
Main Methods:
- Needs assessment for extended coverage.
- Justification development for 24/7 service.
- Implementation strategy for in-house attending radiologists.
Main Results:
- Extended coverage is necessary due to increased imaging utilization.
- A tertiary-care children's hospital successfully implemented 24/7 coverage.
- Continuous attending radiologist availability enhances patient care.
Conclusions:
- Implementing 24/7 in-house pediatric radiology coverage is feasible and beneficial.
- Extended coverage meets the growing clinical demands in pediatric imaging.
- Continuous expert radiologist support improves patient management and outcomes.
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